What is Butterfly pea(Aparajita)flower?

Is Aparajita flower used in worship?

Benefits of Aparajita(Butterfly pea)

How to make blue tea?

Chemical constituents of Aparajita(Butterfly pea)?

Family-Fabaceae
Genus- Clitoris
Species – clitoria ternatea

Occurence –

They are found in two colours blue and white.White flower of Aparajita is more effective.
Clitoria ternatea is a flower of tropical and sub tropical regions of the world.Aparajita believed to be a native of the Caribbean, Central America and maxico.

“Clitoria plant flower is a reflection of it’s genus name.This flower is shape with human female clitoris“

Common Names-

Clitoria ternatea generally known as Asian Pigeonwings,Blue pea, Butterfly pea,Darwin pea.
In India it is called Aparajita,Saukarnika,Adrakarni,Nilkantha,Vishnukanta etc.

Chemical Composition

The compounds which is isolated including different types of triterpenoids, flavonol, glycosides, anthocyanins & steroids,β-sitosterol,kaempherol etc.

Medicinal Value

Clitoria is pungent in the post digestive effect has cold potency,bitter in taste & possesses light dry and sharp attributes.
In Ayurveda Sankhpushpi is one of the formulation development which consists of the seeds and roots of clitoria ternatea is used as nerve tonic.It is used for the neurological problems as an active ingredient i.e.’Medhya Rasayana’.
It’s flower is useful in skin problems.Clitoria ternatea is also used in eye problems,throat infections, ulcer & antidote activity.C.ternatea has some effective properties like antimicrobial,antipyretic, anti-inflammatory,analgesic,diuretic,antidiabetic, insecticidal & vascular smooth muscle relaxant properties.

Uses (In worship)

In India Hindus are offer this flower to lord Shiva they believed this flower Aparajita is dear to lord Shiva.

Uses

Aparajita flowers are used to make desserts, their blue color is becoming the center of attraction. Due to its blue colour, the dessert is as good to eat as it is to look at. Aparajita is used to make many types of beverages. It is also useful in making the body healthy and active. Blue tea of Aparajita flower is very beneficial for diabetic patients, this blue tea will prove to be a panacea for those who have insomnia problem.They are usually used in making two types of drinks hot and cold drink
Let’s see an easy way to make blue tea-

Blue 💙 Tea

Take amount of water put 5-6 fresh or dried flowers in it and boil it 5 -7 min add honey for sweetness & add drops of lemon.Colour changes(blue to voilet) quickly after adding drops of lemon.
Enjoy! Keep safe.

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